Contact the Board
We submitted a formal proposal to the board. Hearing from constituents — especially before the July 7 meeting — makes a real difference. Here is everything you need to reach them.
Board members
Seven board members represent Granite's precincts. Board members from Precincts 5 and 6 represent West Valley City — the communities most directly affected by immigration enforcement activity near schools.
Nicole McDermott
PresidentKris Nguyen
Vice PresidentKim Chandler
Precinct 5Karyn Winder
Precinct 6Connie Burgess
Opens your email client with all addresses and subject line filled in. Paste the message from the section below.
Sample email — make it yours
This is a starting point. Change the wording, add your own story, or write something completely different — a personal message in your own voice is far more powerful than a copied form letter. What matters most is that a real constituent reached out.
Subject: Please support the Student Safety and Immigration Enforcement proposal — July 7 meeting
Sample phone call — say it your way
A 30-second call is enough. You do not need a script — just say why you care and ask them to support the proposal. Board members' staff will take a message, so voicemail counts too. Here is one way to start if you want it:
Feel free to skip the script entirely and just speak from the heart. Use the phone numbers in the board member cards above.
Talking points
Use one or two of these when you call or email the board. You do not need to say everything. The most important message is simple: kids are already being hurt, and Granite needs to act now.
This is not a future concern. Students are already scared. Families are already keeping children home. Teachers have already described students being harmed by fear, family separation, bullying, and confusion. Granite cannot wait until more children are hurt before taking action.
When families are afraid to send their children to school, that is a school safety problem. Granite should not treat this as someone else's issue. The district has a responsibility to help students stay safe, supported, and connected to school.
Students should not have to worry about ICE while walking to school, waiting at a bus stop, riding the bus, or getting picked up. Granite needs a clear plan for dangerous conditions near schools, bus stops, and routes home.
Kids should not be left to panic, guess, or rely on rumors. They need accurate information about their rights and how to stay safe during an encounter with ICE. Information can prevent fear from turning into unsafe choices.
Teachers and school staff are being asked to comfort scared students without clear guidance. That is unfair to staff and dangerous for students. Granite should give staff approved resources and clear direction so they know how to help.
Immigration threats, racist comments, and false rumors are on the rise. Many students and teachers believe some of the false ideas about immigration that are rampant in today's political climate. Granite should help staff recognize and correct bullying and misinformation, and facilitate extra trainings for teachers who want more information.
Families should not have to wonder whether school records could put them at risk. Granite should clearly explain what information is private, what directory information means, and how families can opt out. Protecting privacy protects students.
Granite does not have to give legal advice to help families find support. The district can share trusted legal and community resources so families know where to turn before there is an emergency.
If a parent or caregiver is detained, children still need safe adults, updated contacts, and a plan. Granite can help families prepare before a crisis leaves a child scared, stranded, or unsupported.
This proposal is about protecting children. It does not ask Granite to interfere with law enforcement, give legal advice, or adopt a sanctuary policy. It asks Granite to do what schools should do: keep students safe.
Every delay leaves students more vulnerable. Kids are scared now. Families need help now. Teachers need guidance now. The board should support the proposal and act before more students are harmed.